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EXCELLENT Steve Smith interview Panthers.com


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Hey guys I just thought I would relay this interview. This is one of the best interviews I've seen of Steve Smith. I felt like Smith really gave some thoughtful responses to Mike Craft's questions. He gives you a lot insight how he feels about the game now. He takes a little bit of stab at the media and perhaps coach Fox's game plan(if you want to infer that).

Enjoy!

http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Happy-Returns/d2f36e80-87a9-4ad8-9a6b-aa69cdb992f9

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I love how wise Smitty is to the game. His approach to playing is exactly what you want. I felt a slight jab at the Fox era with the "if I catch 4, that's the end of my day." Love the shot at the media as well. Of course, hearing that he and Cam have a good friendship and a connection is always good. I want these guys watching film together, working out together, going to meals together, playing Madden together, having sleepovers, whatever.

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When this guy is havin' fun and free-wheeling, he is truly dangerous. No doubt every team that faces us will have seen the game film from this year and Smith will have to be a focus again. Last week's game was his 4th highest yardage total of his career....He's still the Freddy Kruger that gives opposing coaches nightmares. It's great for the whole team.

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When this guy is havin' fun and free-wheeling, he is truly dangerous.

Smitty is dangerous when he's having fun because he's having fun when he has an adequate qb. He wasn't having fun with Moore and Clausen under center and for good reason. If you were an elite receiver I doubt you would've been having the time of your life either.

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